About | Manchester Squash

Who we are

Squash: physical chess

Manchester Squash (MS) is an independent squash coaching organisation based in South Manchester. MS works in partnership with local sports clubs and leisure centres in the Cheshire area and is headed by Mas Selisho, a former international squash player and professional squash coach.

At MS, we provide the very best professional squash coaching, which includes tailoring a specific fitness programme for each individual. MS provides squash coaching and fitness guidance to individuals and small groups. The coaching of juniors receives special attention as MS strives to assist the younger generation to develop both physical fitness and mental robustness through the sport of squash, a sport that can be referred to as physical chess.

Our primary objectives are to maximise player potential and to develop the physical and mental health of everyone attending MS courses, all at an affordable cost.

Mas Selisho, head coach of Manchester Squash

Meet your coach

Who is Masambo (Mas) Selisho?

Over 25 years' experience playing squash as a professional, and over 20 years coaching every level of player, from absolute beginners to international professionals.

Career Highlights

Member of the PSA Tour and former world top-100 player
Commonwealth Games participant in 1998 and 2002
First African to win the Kenya Open (1993)
Zambia Open Champion 1996
Voted best squash player of the year, 1997–1999, North East of England
Led Alnwick Squash Club to three Northumberland Premier League titles (1997–99)
English National League player (the strongest league in the world), 1999–2005
Led Manchester Northern Squash and Tennis Club to the Northwest Counties Premier League title, 2002–2004
Cheshire Closed Over-35 Champion
England Masters Over-40 Champion

Qualifications

England Squash Level Two and Level Three Coach
Level Two Fitness Instructor
Level Three Personal Trainer
Sports Therapist
DBS checked
Current First Aid and Child Protection Safeguarding

Coaching Credentials

Former Kenya National Head Coach
Former Head Professional Coach at The Northern, a premier racquets club in the North West
Former David Lloyd Junior Performance Coach
Former junior and senior coach at The Village Cheadle Hotel Club

Mas regularly competed with the top 20–50 world-ranked squash players, recording notable victories over quality opposition in the UK and internationally. At The Northern he grew junior, men's and ladies' participation, regained National Squash League participation for the club, and directed assistant coaches while running 9 men's, 3 women's and 5 junior squash teams.

Community care

Giving back to the game

MS is committed to assisting in the community, acting as a volunteer committee member for the Manchester Junior League. This includes organising competitions, transporting young competitors and providing them with meals, at no reward. Mas also helps organise internal squash tournaments for members and external tournaments such as the Cheshire Open Inter-County fixtures for juniors.

Professionalism

Your goals, our focus

Coaching at MS is focused on achieving each client's goals, from learning to play squash as a beginner through to guiding players to compete successfully at international professional level. Tailor-made plans are designed and executed to achieve your specific goals in a fun and enjoyable way. Each individual is treated with great commitment and respect.

England Squash qualified coaching, Level Two and Level Three certified.

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